showered

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What wasn’t mentioned in the encomiums showered on Greenspan after his passing at age 100 this past week, was the very different backdrop during his tenure, especially compared with what Warsh faces today.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The following year, 2019, was uneventful by comparison because the Europeans showered him with flattery.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Audiences showered confetti, clapped and whistled when his name appeared in the opening credits.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He shaved and showered quickly, then put on his most faded and beloved fatigues, pulled his swagger stick from a top drawer, laced up his combat boots, and strode toward Ben’s room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy